Clear Writing Element 7: Words
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Clear Writing Element 7: Words

Choose precise words that your readers are familiar with so that people understand your ideas.

The Write Team
Updated Jul 15, 2025

What you'll learn

  • Examples of precise, familiar words
  • How the words you choose can change the way your document is understood
Course Description

Choose precise words that your readers are familiar with so that people understand your ideas without having to work hard.

This video covers Element 7 of the Plain Language Standard: Choose precise, familiar words.

Start using the Standard at work today.